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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Pennsylvania

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers conduct formal hearings and make decisions on disputes involving government programs, benefits, and regulations. They work for federal, state, or local agencies, reviewing evidence, hearing testimony, and issuing rulings that determine liability, eligibility, or penalties. In Pennsylvania the median pay is $98,010 a year, 17% below the national median of $117,860.

$98,010median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$77,200–$130,640middle half earn
800employed in Pennsylvania
$117,860U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingActive LearningSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal Service

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O*NET-SOC 23-1021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.